David Zucker Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Zucker.

David Zucker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, born on October 16, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is best known for his work in the comedy genre, particularly as one of the creators of the successful "Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker" (ZAZ) comedy team. Zucker has directed and co-written numerous popular films, including "Airplane!" (1980), "The Naked Gun" series (1988-1994), and "Scary Movie 3" (2003). His witty and satirical approach to filmmaking has made him a prominent figure in the comedy industry.

I would love to work with Adam Sandler. Because then all I'd

I would love to work with Adam Sandler. Because then all I'd have to do is just turn the camera on and off.

Chevy Chase and Bill Murray - we thought those guys were fun

Chevy Chase and Bill Murray - we thought those guys were funny. We love Bill Murray, but we didn't think they were right for Airplane! because it would step on the joke if there was a known comedian.

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I think up until the point when we started in the business,

I think up until the point when we started in the business, which was in the early '70s, most of the humor was political. The smart humor was political satire.

It's useless to try and make rhyme or reason of it, because

It's useless to try and make rhyme or reason of it, because one guy thinks one thing and the other guy sees a whole other thing. So I try not to take them too seriously. Lately I have them screened so I only read the positive ones.

I don't really know a lot of famous people. I've met a lot o

I don't really know a lot of famous people. I've met a lot of famous people. If I ran into Tom Hanks today, I would have to remind him who I was and he would then remember me. But he wouldn't come up to me and say, 'Hi Dave!'

Quit now, you'll never make it. If you disregard this advice

Quit now, you'll never make it. If you disregard this advice, you'll be halfway there.